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Very nice , colours scheme, rubs hands ....

I love your bases there so cool.

Thank you so much for the compliments guys, really appreciate them!

Okay, meant to post this yesterday, but the formatting got killed and I couldn't be arsed to sort it out at midnight. Hopefully it's fixed now though! Just a little atmosphere, and nothing too exciting. Was trying to have a bash at a little local mythology to flesh out the background. Hope you like it

The surface – the true surface – now had a strange kind of beauty to it, Coop thought to himself. The emptiness, the silence, had a unique sensation, a feeling all of its own. Between the settlements, in the mainly intact ruins of the old world, it still felt like trespassing, like sneaking out as a teenager. The truck growled through the silent city, echoing back and forth in the empty buildings. He felt as though he were walking through Greenmile City again, footsteps echoing impossibly loud in the early hours of the morning when the streets were dead. You could be the only person in the world. It would be easy to ignore the signs of what had happened, if you kept your gaze high enough. Facing skyward, the pockmarked walls and burnt out vehicles would slip out of view, the upper levels of what used to be Ruckarnlan jutting dark and silhouetted against the yellow-hued sky, looking now as he imagined they always had. He’d never come here before the evacuation – the empty streets of the old city were all he’d ever seen of it, a passing blur thrown up and down from the back of Carson’s caravan. The city told stories, like every place on the surface. He’d learned to read the environment as they drove, hear the history it whispered, just below your hearing, through the tedium of the long ride. Here a former shop-front was boarded up with scrap scavenged from nearby buildings, corrugated iron and rotten wood. Empty food cans littered the ground, a rainwater collection duct rigged to the front of the building. A scavenger, maybe a family, had lived there once, maybe died there. Picked the area clean before moving on, or succumbing to the poisonous air. Conditions on the surface were harsh, and few survived up here for long.

Here, a faded mural. Scorpions, a gas mask, crossed rifles. A gang? Perhaps just a lone waster? Might even have been prior to the rebellion – images of warfare and revolution were nothing new on Caitiff. There were others around Ruckarnlan, less warlike, less violent – things of beauty. Real artworks, sprawling growths of painted plants, painstakingly etched representations of women, surrealist blooms of colour. Multi-storey buildings covered in swathes of pigment - hours upon hours of work in the deadly conditions of the wastes. He’d often wondered about who could produce such things: could they be the work of a single man? Some crazed artist lost in the wilderness? Coop had seen shadows moving through the buildings, all of them had – ghosts of the old world, they called them. Killed so quickly when the violence began that they’d never realised that they were dead. Stories were common in the hive of people taken by these shadowy spectres, vanishing silently from the back of vehicles in dust storms, not a trace of their passing, only to be seen in the painted walls of the surface. Coop didn’t believe them, but he still shuddered as the wind picked up.

There were still signs of the life that had once thrived here, if you looked high enough – tattered rags hung on what had once been washing lines, faded curtains still blew from open windows. The signs were always there, though. Windows, shattered. Paintwork peeling and torn. With time came decay, and decay was all that was left in the wastes.

Pulling at his uncomfortable mask, Coop nudged Riff awake. It was her watch, and he’d seen enough.


Please let me know what you think!

Just attempting to bump the new content as it did that 'auto append' thing. Hopefully it'll work!

Awesome. That is all.

Great imagery.

Would have been a pity if it had gone unnoticed.
It's a nice read. Very atmospheric, almost poetic in places.
Gives me a very clear impression of the desolace and desperation of a long changed world.
Slightly different feel from the normal necromunda flavor, while it would still fit into the theme, so it's much like your miniatures, it has it's distinctly own style.
Actually I'm reminded of "The Dark Tower" and Stephen Kings vision of a world that has "turned", which is of course a good thing because it's one of my favorite stories.
That makes me think of reading it again and sculpting some of the main characters... I think I'll have to do that some time.

@samwellfrm - Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked it

@Baiyuan - Thank you, those are really kind words, and I really appreciate it I've not actually read 'The Dark Tower', though I do like a lot of Steven King - I'll have to give it a look if I get a chance!

Today's update is a little different - I've been reading up on the Necromunda vehicle rules, and considering that the Jackals are surface scavengers and the QA are a vehicle-based gang, it's only right that they get some wheels!

A lot of the parts I've used to make these are bitz orders fromramshackle games that I've put together in my own way, though there's a fair bit of plasticard and GW stuff thrown around in there too. I love love love these model parts, and I feel like they're perfect for my theme, but a word of caution about Ramshackle themselves: The resin they use is AWFUL. It comes with no clean up whatsoever, a lot of pooled resin, and absolutely covered in release agent. When getting rid of the excess, every cut is a little gamble - some pieces will literally shatter into a hundred razor sharp pieces as you remove the flash. The order took a long time to arrive, and based on some of his interactions on Dakka, the owner of the company doesn't seem like too pleasant a gent either. That being said, the models are awesomely cheap, and just generally awesome, so I reckon it's worth it Anyway, without further ado, the Remnant ride, previously belonging to a guilder named Carson:



Here you can see the added nitrous, exhaust system, fuel barrels and armour plates:


With makeshift 'ballistic shield' (aka scrap metal), support grips for anyone riding in the back, and a tow hook


And just a shot for scale - it's pretty hefty!


Also included is a WIP of the first of the QA's buggies - I'm working on a makeshift rollcage, and I did some plasticard work to extend the chassis, which is all new to me!


With the exception of two sentinels, I've never painted a vehicle before, so I fully expect to wreck both of these when it comes to painting

Final bit for today is a small one - Latest Remnant gangers will be a juve and a replacement heavy. I'm still working on the juve, but here's a copplestone model I've made a couple of small changes to:



Do you think that's enough for her to look female? She has a big bulky jacket, and I really don't want ot go down the line of sculpting boobs onto a model that doesn't need them. Small change, but hopefully just a hint.

Hope you like the haul today, and please let me know what you think - I really value ALL your feedback, good or bad

WOW , what a ride , that is just awesome scarper. the best vehicle i think i have seen, it is huge , kida remids me of monkey trolls ork buggy, you should have a jerry can set in the back a nd pick up this model from ebay as the fuel guy.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300387542734&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180616731895&ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT

http://the-baggagetrain.com/shop/article_TE01/25mm-28mm-30mm-Jerry-cans.html?pse=coa

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180560701539&ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT

the girls hair is a nice touch she looks fine.


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By the way , That story was beautifull , i must of missed it first time around , You captured a rare thing with that, it really moved me, and i could almost touch and feel it , it felt so real . In fact you have inspired me to creat a picture from what you described . congrats and thanks mate.

Wow, neil, thank you! That's maybe the nicest thing anyone's ever said about something I've written, thank you so much. I didn't really think anyone would be interested to be honest - almost didn't bother to repost when it didn't work the first time.

Please please upload it if you do create anything - I really love the artworks you produce, and I'd really like to see it - only if you don't mind though!




EDIT: Thank you for the links as well! Really helpful

Your welcome sometimes , quick answers dont really do the amazing work you find on dakka justice , i hope i can equal the vision you gave me with your words. Again your writing is evocative and understated, I will deffinately do that if you so wish.

Nice vehicle. It really does live up to the name of the company that made most of it.

I have only one suggestion and that is adding grab handles so your gang can actually get into the cab/on the back. Perhaps add rungs on the block above the middle set of wheels?

While on the subject of vehicles for Necromunda...I saw this one on Eastern Fringes. You might want to check it out...

http://easternfringe.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4927&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=150

As for the heavy....the barrel needs more drilling and I really hope you're going to remove her base (and put her on one of your own devising because they are much much better).

She looks like a girl from the rear, hair is fine....I couldn't make out from the pic her chest or how feminine her face looks.

Neil very nice drawing...you've very much caught the imagery of Scarper's atmospheric story.

Peter

Wow, thank you neil, that's fantastic! It looks absolutely perfect. I love the detail in the miasma, and the bending of the buildings in the haze. I almost didn't see the shadow either on first glance, which is exactly how it should be. Thank you so much, saved in my 'Inspiration' folder, for sure (and my desktop background too!)

@PDH - Thanks! Good call on the rung - a nice little detail touch, I'll see what I can do. The heavy will be rebased, and the launcher will be drilled out. Her arm and mask cover much of her face, and what you can see is pretty androgenous. I'm confident she looks feminine enough, it's just that realism looks a little understated against GW's "heroic scale" (aka porn star) aesthetic

As to the link, that thing is MAMMOTH. A crawler if ever I saw one, absolutely perfect for crossing the ash wastes. And all the interior detail, my god. I'd love to play on a board big enough for that to be a presence - you could do a rolling hijack attempt, with combat inside the damn thing! Nice use of the hasslefree models too - always been a fan of his work Thanks for showing me!

Lot's of new stuff and good stuff too! The vehicle are good, only thing I miss about them is a little bit more scifi flavor. I'm not saying you have to make it from rhino and land raider parts, that would be worse, but I vote for some hints to the grimdark future. Another addition could be some scrap and crap, cloth, wiring, metal sheets, gimme more mad max feeling.

A great inspiration for postapocalytic vehicles is the recent Mad Max Competition by the guys on Massive Voodoo. I guess everybody is aware of Massive Voodoo and the competition, but just in case you're not:
http://www.massivevoodoo.com/roman/MadMaxCars01/
If anyone didn't know the site at all, you really should, those are some of the best painters and sculptors in Germany (Jarhead, White Rabbit, Matt Caxwish blablabla), and they have lots of great tutorials, most of them available in english.

hey matey i worked up the pic a little more , added some depth and colour. I see you approve with the avatar change this is not what i had in mind at all by the way , its just that i was too tired to really do what i wanted oh well , maybe i shall do another pic at some point

Scarper - Its the little things in life eh rungs, straps and buckles! I actually agree with Baiyuan a little more sci-fi is needed to 40kify it...I big gun maybe lol. As for the crawler....that would be one hell of a game you suggested.

Neil - I think I prefer the first pic...maybe a lttle more definition to the vehicle in the second pic would change my mind.

Peter

Loving to see these models always makes me happy looking at them. Also where did you get those shotguns?

@Baiyuan - Thanks so much! I know what you mean about the sci-fi, guess I really am underdoing it a little. I've added a few more plates of armour, but I'm a little worried about overloading it - I like the 'lines' of the model as it is at the mo. The roof is going to get a lot of boxes, a barrel and a spare tyre strapped with wire to the rack I built, possibly partially covered by a tattered tarpaulin - hopefully that'll give it a more raggedy look! I'm planning on doing a lot of reading before I paint this beast, so hopefully the paint job will give it a really rusty, used feel. Fingers crossed, anyway!

Thanks a lot for the link - I've been watching that competition, didn't realise it was finished though! Was kind of gutted that the format they've used prevents you saving the images - had to use screenshots to drag pretty much ALL of them into my painting inspiration folder

@Neil101 - Thanks so much, love the update! I do still really like the washed out version though - I feel like it conveys desolation and emptiness a little more without the colours. You don't mind me using the avatar do you? I credited you in my sig, but I can change it back if you like It looks fantastic, even if it wasn't exactly what you were going for!

@PDH - Isn't it just? I think it's making me a little weird - I used my phone to photograph a rusty wheel arch on a car outside my flat the other day cause I wanted a reference of the texture. Made sure no one was around first though! Any ideas for what I could do to 40k it up a little?

@Rogue Wolves - Thanks a lot, I'm glad you like them! The shotguns are from maxmini - they're really good quality, and they'll even let you pick how many you want of each design if you have a particular favourite!



Today's update isn't massive, just a few detail touches on the truck. As I mentioned in Baiyuan's reply, the roof is going to get a lot of boxes, a barrel and a spare tyre strapped with wire to the paperclip loops that I've added built, possibly partially covered by a tattered tarpaulin. I've added a heavy machinegun and a pivot in a defensive position (the truck's for scavenging, not chasing down other vehicles, so no forward facing weapons!), and I've taken PDH's advice for a mini stepladder. There are also a few smaller armour plates on the other side, but no photos of them just yet. Small touches, but hopefully they add a little more character!


I've also got a scale shot and a different angle of the buggy. At the mo, I'm thinking it'll get two pairs of wheels at the back and one at the front, once my brass rod and plasticard gets here. I still haven't ruled out a halftrack at the back though, and I've been flirting with the idea of a hover vehicle (though I think my theme rules that out - it's just a fun idea while making whooshing sounds )





Again, not a huge update, but I hope you like what you see. Please let me know what you think, and feel free to sling any ideas my way - I'd really appreciate them!

I so want to blow up that truck with a missile launcher in a good way of course , it looks lots of fun to game with . the heavy stubber on the back of the truck is very nice too,
roll cage is looking dapper to me, and i am very flatterd you used the pic as an avatar mate i agree with both you and pdh aboutr the newer one , sometimes you just need to know when to stop

Thats a pretty damn good truck, may have to steal for my IG army.

That truck is super Scarper! I love the rear firing gun! He who runs away gets to fight another day! That truck would be sweet for my IG army, I cant wait to see it painted and loaded with loot!

The rungs look good. I like the sound of the additional roof gubbins.

I was hoping you wouldn't ask that question. I'm not entirely sure to be honest. I just know it needs something a little more 40k. The best thing I can think of would be mount a 40k weapon on the back eg. a boltgun looks for 40k. Maybe adding some 40k gubbins here and there eg spare parts from the sentinel sprues? Oh a dozer blade could look 40k and would be suitable for a scavenging vehicle. Jerry cans would also look the part.

As for taking reference photos - nothing wrong with that (though taking pics of someone elses car could make you look like a car thief). I spend a great deal of time looking at rust its beautiful. There is a small railway bridge here in Preston that I can spend ages on, looking at the rust and peeling paint. Abigail usually starts getting fidgety/annoyed after 5 mins, she really doesn't see the beauty in it.

Peter

Aquilla where a hood ornament should be. It will look like an ol' IG cargo hauler, mabey one on each door too bet thats my two cents on the subject.

It's coming together. No concerns that the result will be sweet on my behalf.

Thanks so much for the interest, guys!

@Neil_101 - Totally understandable! You'll have to get a bead on it first though From the Ash Waste rules, vehicles seem to be pretty hardy, so I think it'll maybe take the hit ok anyway. Thanks so much for the kind words - Wish I could work as fast as you seem to be managing at the moment!

@Stormwell - Thank you! Hasslefree make some cool parts, I'm sure it would fit in well

@talons 58 - Always a good adage to live by in Necromunda. Thanks so much, I hope I can live up to your expectations!

@PDH - I'll have a dig around in my bits box! There are actually a couple of Jerry cans in the back, though they tend to blend in a little with the rest of the kit. I'll be sure to paint them a nice bright colour Good point on the car theivery - my shifty looking around to make sure noone was watching probably didn't help either...

@Porkchop 806 - Good call, that could work! I'll see if I can find a big enough aquilla.

@Baiyuan - Thanks a lot mate, I'm glad you like where it's going!



Ugh, so, exams in two days. Needed a break from haematological malignancies, so I've done a little more work on Scratch, latest juve for the Jackals. She'll be driving the truck that Twitch used to drive in my fluff, as he wasn't really up to the task after his head injury

She's the youngest of the current Remnants, and relatively inexperienced. In her first game, with the first shot she ever took, the dum dum bullets in her stub pistol jammed and exploded in CC, killing the ganger she was fighting, but leaving her unscathed. Apparently, she's a glutton for punishment, as she then rolled gunslinger in the post-skirmish exp part, so a plasma pistol with big protective glove was clearly the way to go!

The brace is to correct a palsy aquired at birth (I've definitely been studying too much Obs&Gynae lately), and will be used to explain an attraction to speed. The pose was supposed to be awkward and uncomfortable - she won't be on foot if she can avoid it. I've got a big fluff section planned, but too tired tonight!

The top under her jacket is a thick woolen top - think fisherman jumper. I think it'll be clearer once she's painted up. She's not done yet - needs a little clean up on the twisted plastic on her backside, she needs some holsters or stowage and some general smoothing. Considering that she was originally going to be a "simple kitbash", I'm pretty happy with how she's going - parts from 8 different kits so far!







Here's the part I need a little help on though - small backpack, or bandolier, catachan torso style? I'm not sure which would suit her better, and I'm open to ideas!

Hope you like her, and, as always, please let me know what you think

EDIT: BALLS. Forgot to mention that the brace is not done, and will be getting a bunch of hanging straps and such. Don't hit me, Baiyuan!

Maybe with the truck you can take a note from Mad Max, {stop at a store that sells doll house stuff} add little things like pots and pans, record player, maybe even the kitchen sink. I really like the new girl, but what ever you put on her back keep it light. Her leg will not let her carry a heavy load. I dont wear a brace but a 9" scar on my left ankle, makes me lug most of the weight on the right side.

I really like the character of the new girl, her dissabilty has been turned into an advantage with her driving skills, reminds me of the pilot from mass effect. ( best game ever!) the gloved hand is a great attention to detail , and like all your characters they aer well rounded and believable . i did think she could be curvyer is that a word? maybe a little slimmer on the hips? but the big fishermans jumper explains away that.
i agree with talon thata small back pack over her left side would add even more subltle believability to her palsy.

Very mad max btw .

Thanks so much for the kind words and the tips. I like the idea of a small cross-shoulder strapped pack, on her left side. Will have to see what I can do! Thanks also for the idea with the pans and equipment too - I've seen that look done really well on some scavenger models. I'll have a quick look on ebay and see if I can dig anything up. Glad the Mad Max vibe is coming through - not intentional, but I do really like the movies, so I'm sure they're a big influence.

Not much progress today - mostly study. I filled in the gap between the sides of her jacket, just under her belt with some more of the textured jumper. PReviously I thought it looked more like she was wearing a frilly shirt and DJ, or had tucked the jumper into her trousers - a bit odd, at any rate! I'll try and get some work done on the pack after my exam tomorrow, but before my exam on Friday

Thanks for the interest, guys

I like the look of your latest model, and I like how the truck is coming along. Keep up the good work there.

I can tell you now my next ghoul legged scavvy is getting a leg brace....that is just an amazing idea.

While I understand she is wearing a fishermans jumper... I still think she needs to be a little curvier. At the moment I really don't see a girl at all... she needs hips

Some (work safe) reference material http://www.johnlewis.com/141297/Product.aspx?source=63257 (This was much more fun than looking up buildings for neil101. I prefer this rear view over the rear view of the URS building any day).





As you can see even with think woolen jumpers these models look like women. At the moment your model doesn't quite look like a women. Other than that it looks great...I really like the glove too but the leg brace is just brilliant.

Peter